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AV07 CCU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,356 mi
Last recorded91,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 CCU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 91,356 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 90,889 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 85,883 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,673 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,322 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,922 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,539 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AV07 CCU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 86,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV07 CCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV07 CCU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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